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drop letter [2 records]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2003-07-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Postal Service Operation
DEF

A letter deposited in a street mail box or other mail receptacle.

OBS

In some areas this also refers to a letter for local delivery.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation postale
DEF

Lettre déposée dans une boîte aux lettres publique ou dans un autre récipient à courrier.

OBS

Dans certaines régions, ce terme désigne également les lettres destinées à la distribution locale.

Spanish

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Postal Service
CONT

One cent drop letter.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Postes
CONT

Petite poste à un sou.

Spanish

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